“If it’s not on Instagram, it didn’t happen!” How many times have parents heard that phrase from their teen? Celebrate safely and in style this holiday season with social media-worthy holiday mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks) to prevent underage drinking. Talk It Out NC, a North Carolina initiative to reduce underage drinking, is mixing up some holiday […]
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Hundreds of NC High School Football Players are Taking the Pledge to Not Drink Underage
Statewide Organization Talk It Out NC is Partnering with Coaches and Athletes to Start the Conversation RALEIGH, N.C. (October 9, 2019) – In North Carolina, the average age that young people first try alcohol is 14. High school is an especially vulnerable time for teens so Talk It Out NC wants to utilize the strong relationship […]
Coaches and Athletes to Take the Pledge to End Underage Drinking
Talk It Out NC is expanding its current pledge program to include coaches and athletes. The relationship between a coach and their players is unique and can offer an excellent opportunity to talk about the effects of underage drinking. The Coach/Athlete Pledge encourages coaches to create a supportive team environment that does not include alcohol. […]